Myron Demkiw, a Member of the Order of Merit of the Police Forces (M.O.M.), joined the Toronto Police Service in 1990, and became Chief in December of 2022. As head of the largest municipal police service in Canada, and the fourth largest municipal police service in North America, Chief Demkiw oversees 5,300 police officers, 2,200 civilian Members, and a budget of $1.2 billion.
Over the course of his career, he has served as the Unit Commander of Intelligence Services and the Officer in Charge of Strategy Management Corporate Projects, the Second in Command of 32 Division, Duty Senior Officer, and fulfilled several supervisory roles in various units throughout the organization. He has also participated in several Service-wide initiatives, including as an integral member of the Police and Community Engagement Review (PACER) Team, since its inception in 2012.
As a Staff Superintendent, he was responsible for two different pillars of the organization. He was in charge of Detective Services, which includes the Service’s high-profile investigative units, such as the Homicide Squad, Integrated Guns and Gangs Task Force, and the Hold-Up Squad. He also oversaw Corporate Risk Management, which includes Professional Standards, Professional Standards Support and the Toronto Police College.
In addition to his hands-on experience and community-building work, Chief Demkiw is a well-respected policing leader. He is the Vice-Chair of the International Association of Chiefs of Police’s Global Policing Division Committee, he sits on the board of the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police (CACP), and is a member of the Major City Chiefs Association (MCCA). He is known for his ongoing commitment to counter-terrorism and national security. Chief Demkiw is engaged both nationally and internationally on these issues, including as President of the Leadership in Counter-terrorism Alumni Association (LinCT-AA), which counts senior police and intelligence leaders from other Five Eyes partner countries. He is also a member of the CACP National Working Group Supporting Victims of Terrorism and Mass Violence, and a former member of the Countering Violent Extremism Working Group.
Chief Demkiw deeply understands the complex nature and dynamics of a major city like Toronto. He is committed to delivering police services that keep residents safe while making sure his members have the tools they need to perform their duties effectively. For example, he has introduced transformative initiatives focused on supporting the wellness and mental health of his members.
An alumnus of the University of Toronto, Chief Demkiw earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in his twenties, majoring in both Criminology and Political Science. He later returned to attend the Faculty of Law and completed the Global Professional Master of Laws program. He is also a graduate of the Rotman School of Management’s Police Leadership Program. Chief Demkiw is a married father of two and a proud member of Toronto’s Ukrainian community.
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